The Comparative Analysis :

Ford Ka+ 1.2 (18 - 20) vs. VW Polo 3-door 1.6 TDI BMT (09 - 14)

€ 10,000
Ford Ka+ 1.2 (18 - 20) Ford Ka+ 1.2
€ 16,500
 VW Polo 3-door 1.6 TDI BMT (09 - 14) VW Polo 1.6 TDI BMT
€ 10,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 16,500

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Ford Ka+ 1.2 is 1.1 inches shorter, 0.9 inches wider and 2.4 inches taller than the VW Polo 1.6 TDI BMT.
Ford Ka+ 1.2
VW Polo 1.6 TDI BMT
60
Blueprint Ford Ka+ 1.2 (18 - 20)
67.1
75.2
57.6
Blueprint VW Polo 3-door 1.6 TDI BMT (09 - 14)
66.2
74.8
67.1 in
Width
66.2 in
75.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
74.8 in
60 in
Height
57.6 in
Blueprint Ford Ka+ 1.2 (18 - 20)
98
155.2
Blueprint VW Polo 3-door 1.6 TDI BMT (09 - 14)
97.2
156.3
155.2 in
Length
156.3 in
98 in
Wheelbase
97.2 in

Vehicle Weight

Ford Ka+ 1.2
VW Polo 1.6 TDI BMT
2326 lb
Curb Weight
2568 lb
3307 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3638 lb
Ford Ka+ 1.2 (18 - 20)
Weight Difference:
243 lb
9.46 %
VW Polo 3-door 1.6 TDI BMT (09 - 14)

General

Ford Ka+ 1.2
VW Polo 1.6 TDI BMT
KAF
Generation
6R
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission

Engine

Ford Ka+ 1.2
VW Polo 1.6 TDI BMT
Straight-three gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
69 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
89 hp
at 4200 rpm
Ford Ka+ 1.2
69 hp
89 hp
VW Polo 1.6 TDI BMT
85 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
170 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Ford Ka+ 1.2
85 lb‑ft
170 lb‑ft
VW Polo 1.6 TDI BMT

Performance

Ford Ka+ 1.2
VW Polo 1.6 TDI BMT
102 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
14.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

666 ft
0.000 sec

Ford Ka+ 1.2

62 mph 62
mph

525 ft
0.000 sec

VW Polo 1.6 TDI BMT

▶ REPLAY
33.71 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.85 lb/hp
Ford Ka+ 1.2
33.71 lb/hp
28.85 lb/hp
VW Polo 1.6 TDI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Ford Ka+ 1.2
VW Polo 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
64 mpg
Ford Ka+ 1.2
46 mpg
64 mpg
VW Polo 1.6 TDI BMT
37 mpg
city
51 mpg
53 mpg
highway
74 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
11.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
512 mi
Range
756 mi
Ford Ka+ 1.2
512 mi
756 mi
VW Polo 1.6 TDI BMT
Environmental Impact
96.6 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
76.1 kWh
Ford Ka+ 1.2
96.6 kWh
76.1 kWh
VW Polo 1.6 TDI BMT
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 5
209 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
154 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Ford Ka+ 1.2
VW Polo 1.6 TDI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
7.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
24 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
27 cu ft